Final Competition

C-CAP Cooking Competition for Scholarships is a four-step process. Check the Scholarship FAQs for more details:
1. Competition Application
2. Preliminary Competition
3. Final Competition
4. Interview

Final Competition Requirements

Only culinary students who pass the C-CAP Preliminary Competition and are selected for the Final Competition may compete for scholarships. Students are expected to:

• Prepare Poulet Chasseur avec Château de Pommes de Terre (Hunter’s Chicken with Turned, Sautéed Potatoes).
• Prepare Crêpes à la Crème Pâtissière avec une Sauce au Chocolat (Dessert Crêpes with Pastry Cream and Chocolate Sauce) or Profiteroles.
• Both dishes must be prepared from memory within a 2-hour time limit. Notes are not allowed. (Recipes are included in the packet for the Final Competition.
• Clean own work area and equipment during and following the competition.

Students will be judged on:

• Knife skills: accuracy and technique
• Taste, appearance, and preparation of recipes
• Knowledge and execution of safe and sanitary kitchen procedures
• Maintaining a clean and orderly station throughout the competition
• Poise and confidence in the kitchen and ability to handle routine pressure and maintain a positive attitude
• Personal interview following the competition
• Application materials (previously submitted), including personal essay, letters of recommendation, and academic record from high school transcript

Students are responsible for bringing to the competition:

• All equipment necessary to prepare the recipes
• Chicken stock and chicken glaze for the Poulet Chasseur (see the recipe for amounts)

Please note:

• All other food products will be provided at the host site.
• No additional garnishes are allowed.

Dress code:

• White chef’s jacket or apron
• Chef pants or loose-fitting black pants
• Rubber-soled, non-skid shoes
• Chef hats welcomed, though not necessary
• Neat hair, pulled back
• Minimal make-up
• Short, clean nails; no polish
• No jewelry (rings, earrings, tongue studs)
• No chewing gum

To prepare, students should practice, practice, practice!
Suggestions:

• Be sure to practice within the 2-hour time limit. Getting used to the time limit is crucial in preparing for this competition.
• Stay after school, if possible, or practice at home.
• Ask your local C-CAP coordinator if a competition prep class has been arranged.

Scholarship Awards

Some scholarships awarded by C-CAP require a minimum GPA. C-CAP reserves the right to distribute scholarships as it deems appropriate. Check C-CAP Scholarships for previous awards presented and GPA requirements for specific scholarships. Your local
C-CAP coordinator will notify you about the details of the awards ceremony in your city.